Charts: Shibasaki, Kanjani8

Tokyograph News · 03-19-2008, 07:36 PM

Actress Kou Shibasaki achieved her highest sales ever for a CD release this past week. Her "Single Best" sold 227,000 copies, placing her at the top of the album charts. This is her first time at #1. In addition, her simultaneously released "The Back Best" charted at #3, though it sold a much lower 41,000 copies.

Ken Hirai's "FAKIN' POP" landed between Shibasaki's releases at #2, with 161,000 in sales. The only other new albums in the top 10 were GARNET CROW (#5) and C-ute (#10).

On the singles side, Kanjani8 sold 194,000 copies of "Wahaha" to take the #1 spot. This is their 4th consecutive chart-topper. Namie Amuro held the #2 spot with 115,000 in sales for "60s 70s 80s."

aiko was #3 and Tatsuro Yamashita was #4 (his highest ranking ever). Berryz Koubou placed 5th. Also in the top 10 were TVXQ (#7) and Masayoshi Yamazaki (#10).

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03-19-2008, 07:36 PM	#1
Tokyograph News Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Charts: Shibasaki, Kanjani8 Actress Kou Shibasaki achieved her highest sales ever for a CD release this past week. Her "Single Best" sold 227,000 copies, placing her at the top of the album charts. This is her first time at #1. In addition, her simultaneously released "The Back Best" charted at #3, though it sold a much lower 41,000 copies. Ken Hirai's "FAKIN' POP" landed between Shibasaki's releases at #2, with 161,000 in sales. The only other new albums in the top 10 were GARNET CROW (#5) and C-ute (#10). On the singles side, Kanjani8 sold 194,000 copies of "Wahaha" to take the #1 spot. This is their 4th consecutive chart-topper. Namie Amuro held the #2 spot with 115,000 in sales for "60s 70s 80s." aiko was #3 and Tatsuro Yamashita was #4 (his highest ranking ever). Berryz Koubou placed 5th. Also in the top 10 were TVXQ (#7) and Masayoshi Yamazaki (#10). Link to article